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Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea (CWC)

In a thrilling encounter at the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea overcame Palmeiras 2–1 in a match that showcased resilience, youth, and drama. The Blues drew first blood thanks to a poised finish from Cole Palmer, who continues to cement his status as one of the breakout stars of the season.

Palmeiras responded through rising talent Estêvão, whose dazzling solo effort stunned Chelsea’s defense and leveled the game.

Match Details.

Chelsea have now won 4 of their last 5 FIFA Club World Cup matches, their best run in the competition since debuting in 2012. This victory also marks their second win over Palmeiras in the tournament’s history, having previously beaten them in the 2022 final.

Palmeiras’ Estêvão has now scored 1 goal in the FIFA Club World Cup, his highest tally in the competition for a season so far. While also completing 4 successful dribbles, he’s now the second-youngest player (At 18 years, 71 days old) to score in the tournament’s history, behind Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto.

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Highlights.

MOTM: Estevao Willian.

Chelsea have scored 7 goals in their last 3 Club World Cup matches, their highest tally in a three-game stretch in the competition since 2025 began.

Cole Palmer is the 10th Englishman to score a goal at this year’s FIFA Club World Cup with more than half of those players (6) scoring for Chelsea FC.

Palmeiras have now lost both of their Club World Cup matches against English opposition, having previously fallen to Manchester United in 1999 and Chelsea in 2022.

Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea (CWC)

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has now scored 1 goal in the FIFA Club World Cup, his first in the competition and his 12th across all tournaments this season. While also contributing 2 assists in the tournament, he’s now the youngest Chelsea player to score in a Club World Cup knockout match since Mason Mount in 2021.

Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah made 5 clearances and 3 interceptions, his most in a single Club World Cup match. He was also named Player of the Match.

Palmeiras’ goalkeeper Weverton has now scored 1 own goal in the Club World Cup, the first of his career and the first own goal conceded by Palmeiras in the tournament’s history.

Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea (CWC)

Chelsea received 3 yellow cards in the match (Malo Gusto, Liam Delap, Levi Colwill), their highest total in a Club World Cup fixture since 2012.

Palmeiras’ Richard Ríos was shown a yellow card in the 78th minute, his first booking of the tournament. No red cards were issued in the match.

Sources: Opta, FIFA,

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